Budget vs Rate Hikes: What Happens Next for Australia’s Housing Market?

⚠️ Australia’s housing market is now facing two major forces at once: new Budget measures and another interest rate increase. In this episode of the SQM Research Podcast, Louis Christopher and Sam Tate unpack what the latest Federal Budget announcements mean for housing — and whether rising interest rates could outweigh the government’s efforts to improve affordability. In this episode, we discuss: • The key housing measures announced in the Federal Budget • Whether first-home buyer schemes actually improve affordability • Why supply remains Australia’s biggest housing challenge • How higher interest rates affect demand and construction • Which cities are most vulnerable to borrowing cost pressures • Why some markets are still showing resilience • What the next 6–12 months could look like for property prices As affordability pressures continue to rise, understanding how policy and interest rates interact has never been more important. 👍 Like the video if you found it useful 📩 Subscribe for more housing market insights 💬 Comment below with topics you’d like us to cover next #SQMResearch #HousingMarket #InterestRates #FederalBudget #AustralianProperty #PropertyForecast #RBA